Kilian Jornet's top 5 training routes

8 września 2015

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Kilian Jornet's top 5 training routes

8 września 2015

How do you measure up to the world's best trail runner? Why not run one of his favorite training routes and find out!

Kilian has lived and trained in places considered dream destinations by trail runners everywhere. Alaska, Norway, the Rocky Mountains, the Alps, Patagonia – whereever there are impressive mountains Kilian has probably smashed the local trails there. Who better to ask about the best trail running routes in the world?

Whether you want to try to match his Movescount stats or to literally follow in his footsteps, Kilian's top five training routes will be a source of inspiration.

Mont Blanc, Chamonix, France

Distance: 24.78 kmTime: 05h57mAscent: 3808 mDecent: 2461 mHighest point: 4815 mThe route:Movescount page hereWhy: "Up to Mont Blanc, either the direction in the map below or via Gouter Hut. It’s a long elevation run with some altitude and amazing views of the Alps from summit."

Pic Carlit, Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, French Pyrenees

Distance: 21.30 kmTime: 03h12mAscent: 861 mDecent: 864 mHighest point: 2633 mThe route:Movescount page hereWhy: "Running from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via up to Pic Carlit and Lac de Bouillouses you can see the beauty and the wilderness of the Pyrenees."